From The Internationally Heralded Author Of How Proust Can Change Your Life Comes This Remarkable New Book That Presents The Wisdom Of Some Of The Greatest Thinkers Of The Ages As Advice For Our Day To Day Struggles. Solace For The Broken Heart Can Be Found In The Words Of Schopenhauer. The Ancient Greek Epicurus Has The Wisest, And Most Affordable, Solution To Cash Flow Problems. A Remedy For Impotence Lies In Montaigne. Seneca Offers Advice Upon Losing A Job. And Nietzsche Has Shrewd Counsel For Everything From Loneliness To Illness. The Consolations Of Philosophy Is A Book As Accessibly Erudite As It Is Useful And Entertaining.--pub. Desc. Unpopularity -- Not Having Enough Money -- Frustration -- Inadquacy -- A Broken Heart -- Difficulties. Alain De Botton. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Categories:
- Politics & Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- History & Schools of Thought
- Western
- History & Schools of Thought
- Philosophy
Publisher : Vintage
Author : De Botton, Alain
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2001-04-03
Number Of Pages : 272
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0679779175
ISBN-13 : 9780679779179
Item weight : 0.57 lb
Dimensions : 0.63 in x 5.2 in x 7.95 in
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